Course - Bachelor thesis chemical engineering - IMAK3003
Bachelor thesis chemical engineering
New from the academic year 2026/2027
About
About the course
Course content
The Bachelor's thesis is carried out within the study program's areas and according to the handbook for bachelor thesis.
Learning outcome
Knowledge- The candidate
- has in-depth knowledge of a selected topic in chemistry or chemical engineering
- has knowledge of research and development work within chemistry or chemical engineering
Skills- The candidate
- can identify, formulate, analyze and solve a relevant engineering problem both independently and as part of a team.
- can apply knowledge and discuss relevant results from research and development work to solve theoretical, technical and practical issues within the topic of the bachelor's thesis, and justify their choices.
- masters engineering methods and working methods, and is able to work methodically.
- can plan, document, implement, communicate and lead the engineering work
- can reflect on the assignment's contribution to sustainable solutions and the potential for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship
General competence- The candidate
- can integrate acquired knowledge and skills and is able to acquire new knowledge during solving the problem statement
- has insights into scientific integrity and an understanding of ethical issues
- has insights into the economic, health, environmental and societal consequences of products and solutions within his/her area of expertise, and can put these into an ethical life-cycle perspective
- conveys professional knowledge to various target groups both in writing and orally in Norwegian and English and helps to highlight the importance and consequences of the subject
- is aware of the ongoing digitization within the engineering profession
- is able to use knowledge and skills from several subject areas in the study
Learning methods and activities
Conducted in groups of 2-3 students
The working method is as described in the bachelor's manual and is an independent student-driven project work. Expected time spent is 600-650 hours of project work.
Compulsory assignments
- Dokumentation of project managemnet
- Preliminary project
- Poster presentation
Further on evaluation
The bachelor thesis and any product are assessed as a whole. Group grades are used on a scale of A - F.
If the bachelor thesis is assessed as failed or grade F, the student (s) must submit a new answer. Improvement / reworking is not sufficient. The thesis can present the same topic area with the same empirical / data basis. A bachelor's thesis that has been assessed as passed cannot be submitted for a new assessment, even in a revised form. It is not possible to voluntarily repeat the bachelor thesis. Digital submission and possibly in paper format.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Chemistry - Engineering (FTHINGKJ)
Chemistry and Materials Engineering - Engineering (BIKOM)
Recommended previous knowledge
150 credits from the engineering education, Bachelor of Engineering in Chemistry
Required previous knowledge
In order to start the bachelor's thesis in engineering, students must have passed a minimum of 112.5 credits out of 120 credits from the study plan from the first two years of the engineering degree. See bachelor's handbook for additional rules
Course materials
Handbook for the bachelor thesis. Candidates themselves will find other literature.
Subject areas
- Chemical Engineering/Process Control
- Engineering Subjects